Microwave Minestrone Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 slices bacon, cut in small pieces
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 tsp. garlic
1/2 c. sliced carrots
1/2 c. sliced celery
3 c. water
1 c. marinara spaghetti sauce (no meat)
1 can drained kidney, fava or pinto beans
1/4 c. small shell pasta
2 tsp. beef bouillon
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 c. fresh zucchini, cut into small pieces

Preparation

To serve 6:
Using a 3-quart microwave bowl or casserole dish, cook the bacon pieces on High 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute. Blot with paper napkin to absorb grease.
Stir in onion and garlic and microwave, covered, on High for 2 minutes.
Stir in celery and carrots and 1 tablespoon water, then cover and cook on High for 3 minutes.
Stir in all else except zucchini, then cover and cook on High 10 minutes.
Stir; add zucchini, then cover and cook on High 5 minutes more.
Macaroni and vegetables should be tender.
Stir and let cool 2 to 3 minutes before serving.
Pass the grated Parmesan cheese.